APHTHOUS ULCERS: Triggers to Treatment
About This Event
Aphthous ulcers, commonly known as canker sores, are painful oral lesions that can disrupt patient comfort and oral health. This 60-minute live interactive webinar reviews causes and characteristics of aphthous ulcers, factors that delay healing and lead to secondary infections, and specific treatment and care solutions (such as sea salt rinses) that promote faster healing and infection prevention. The course includes practical steps for incorporating these solutions into post‑operative patient care, discussion of clinical and financial benefits of reducing ulcer-related complications, and distribution of handouts. Attendees complete a quiz (80% passing score required) within 7 days to receive CE credit.
Learning Objectives
- Define the causes and characteristics of aphthous ulcers in dental patients.
- Discuss the factors that contribute to delayed healing and secondary infections in aphthous ulcers.
- Identify specific treatments and care solutions, such as sea salt rinses, that promote faster healing and infection prevention.
- Explain practical steps for incorporating these solutions into patient post-operative care to enhance recovery.
- Recognize the clinical and financial benefits of minimizing aphthous ulcer-related complications.
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
Event Format
Virtual
CE Credits
1*